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  1. giomania

    Review-Dahua DB-11 Video Door Bell

    Transformer up to snuff? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  2. giomania

    OMG - My credit card was charged 29.95 for extended support...

    Bummer. I clicked on it just for the amusement of reading the obligatory #bitchslap from Fenderman! [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  3. giomania

    Thoughts on using Quad9 DNS service?

    Quad 9 and Quad 1 (or whatever it is called) were given Steve Gibson’s (Security Now podcast) seal of approval, IIRC. Mark Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  4. giomania

    Dec 2020 - Comparison of RTSP Doorbells

    FYSA: Fenderman posted either yesterday or today that Doorbird now has a 1080p version for $527! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  5. giomania

    Mounting Hikvision indoor station inside a kitchen unit

    Maybe this would work: https://www.proclipusa.com/product/ioauto-pro-magnetic-mount-black I have the discs mounted to all my phones and iPads and it works great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  6. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Since you mentioned using the Echo Show, are you using the EZVIZ Skill for Alexa to show the doorbell on it?
  7. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Nice!@ That is the same concept of the ELK-930 that I have been using for years with an Insteon I/O Linc to feed notifications into my automation hub (Universal Devices isy994i). I was using it with a standard doorbell to receive notifications when the doorbell was pressed, before I purchased my...
  8. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Great tip and thanks for the video link. I suspect that hole in the image is the microphone, as the light sensor would not require a penetration. I looked at the large center cover over the PIR sensor with a flashlight, but it is too dark to see through, so it would seem the light sensor would...
  9. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I now have a 24 VAC, 40 VA transformer, but until recently, was using the original 16 VAC, 10 VA transformer. Since I installed the new transformer, the chimes do hit a bit harder and are louder.
  10. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I am probably going to (finally) install the camera this weekend. I have two mechanical doorbell chimes on two different floors. The original chime is on the first floor, and is closest to the front, and the second chime is in the basement, which I installed when I finished the basement. Are...
  11. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I would like to clarify your statement, because the post linked below advised the Monocle skill is just a stream address forwarder, so isn’t that sending it to the cloud? https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/new-rca-hsdb2a-3mp-doorbell-ip-camera.31601/post-407911 Thanks for any information. Mark...
  12. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I suspect when bench testing that users have a spare 16 to 24 VAC transformer they’re connecting to by taking a spare two-pole IEC cord, cutting off the IEC connector and wiring to the transformer. When using the doorbell without a chime there is a fuse included in the kit to use. Mark Sent...
  13. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    Good point about verification, because there are many variables involved. Mark Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  14. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    @David L I looked through the 101, and noticed in my doorbell notes started awhile back, I had this information on Google Home setup from @xaudiblex : I ordered the EZviz DB1 verision of this camera for $89 the other day. It just came in and I love it! I did a firmware update and it supports...
  15. giomania

    Will BI work with Google Nest Hub Max?

    No sir, because it does not have a controllable browser to type in URLs. Mark Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  16. giomania

    Will BI work with Google Nest Hub Max?

    I have a Lenovo 10” smart display (Google Voice Assistant) that also doesn’t have a browser. FYSA: My echo show devices and Fire tablets do have a browser (Silk) which I can use with UI3 without issue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  17. giomania

    Anyone in Austin area that can help?

    I am pretty sure we have the correlating zoom number for the older VariFocal cameras to the approximate fixed lens size. Did you look in there? Cliff Notes The IP Cam Talk ‘Cliff Notes’ is a document containing a lot of collective wisdom, and is incorporated into the IP Cam Talk Wiki...
  18. giomania

    Will BI work with Google Nest Hub Max?

    If it has a browser you could use UI3? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  19. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    The EZVIZ will actually be my second camera recording 24/7 on my porch. [emoji848] My first is a Dahua Starlight fixed lens in corridor mode looking parallel to the door. It has been in place for a couple of years, because I was not sure how long it was going to take for doorbell cameras to...
  20. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I have the ELK-930! If you zoom in on my picture you can see the label on the wiring. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  21. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    DOH! I fixed my original post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  22. giomania

    New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

    I wanted to “chime” in to say that during the past couple years on this forum, I have seen numerous times a recommendation to use a 24 VAC 40 VA transformer, which is more common for use in HVAC systems, and possibly easier to find. The doorbell cameras are usually rated up to 24 VAC. I have...
  23. giomania

    Good camera for DIY doorbell cam?

    I would suggest you rename the thread to “FrankenBell“ [emoji23][emoji38][emoji41] Mark Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  24. giomania

    Dahua 2MP Starlight Lineup

    Loryta...they are all-right-a! [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  25. giomania

    SimpliSafe Doorbell

    Not sure if this thread helps: Sep 2019 - Current State of RTSP Doorbells Sep 2019 - Current State of RTSP Doorbells Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  26. giomania

    Blue Iris 4 to 5 Migration Guide

    Me too. [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  27. giomania

    Blue Iris Discounts

    Consider yourself lucky that fenderman is apparently taking a nap! [emoji2957][emoji848] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  28. giomania

    ANNKE I61DR 2MP (Hikvision Cube Clone)

    Look one post up! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  29. giomania

    Blue Iris 4 to 5 Migration Guide

    I am stuck at step “0” [emoji2957] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
  30. giomania

    SDT5A405WA-4F-B Dual 4MP Starlight Smart Capture Camera

    For some reason it reminds me of Boba Fett. [emoji2957] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro